EPIC Acquires Homeplace Insurance Brokers in Southern California

January 4, 2013Email ThisPrintNewslettersTweetArticleComments

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center entered into an agreement to acquire Ontario, Calif.-based Homeplace Insurance Brokers Inc.

The Ontario team will report to Dan Ryan, EPIC’s managing principal in Orange County.

Homeplace specializes in the design and oversight of risk management and insurance programs for the transportation, warehousing and logistics industries, with an emphasis in trucking coverages. The privately-held company is owned by founder Judy L. Busam.

EPIC operates from nine offices across California: Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon.

Email ThisPrintNewslettersTweetCategories: West NewsTopics: Business Moves & Mergers, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, EPIC, Homeplace Insurance Brokers Inc.Have a hot lead? Email us at newsdesk

View the Original article

Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers Announces Staff Changes

April 4, 2012Email ThisPrintNewslettersTweetArticleComments

Kyle Stevens, president and CEO of Western Security Surplus Insurance, announced organizational changes in the Dallas office and a new hire for WSS’ Roseville, Calif., office.

Jennie Reed has been promoted to senior broker, regional vice president and will be responsible for the Texas territory. Reed will oversee marketing all of WSS’ products in Texas and will be the primary point person for Texas’ agents in alignment with WSS’ territory plan.

Ron Klimek moves into a marketing role as West-Pro Marketing vice president with a focus on MGA and program products. His primary responsibility will be to work alongside brokers educating agents across the country on WSS programs and MGA offerings. Working closely with Stevens, Klimek will be tasked to stay current on WSS’ expanding products and programs and will be responsible for promoting all products written through West-Pro.

The Northern California office welcomes Ann Macomber as WSS’ newest broker and office manager in the Roseville, Calif., office. A Bay-area native, Macomber comes to WSS with a wealth of experience in the retail industry and is enthusiastic about returning to California from the Dallas area.

West-Pro Insurance Services is WSS’ MGA facility and is located in Dallas. WSS has additional brokerage facilities in Roseville, Calif.; Dallas, Texas; and Fullerton, Calif.

Source: Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers

 

 

Email ThisPrintNewslettersTweetCategories: Texas / South Central NewsTopics: klimek, People, Reed, western security surplus, wssHave a hot lead? Email us at newsdesk

View the Original article